Ah, perhaps that's why I've seen no rust here,
Don. My K3 is S/N > 8000.
73, Phil W7OX
On 6/17/15 4:54 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Johnny and all,
It is my understanding that Elecraft did phase
in the use of Stainless Steel screws into the K3
line. I cannot say when that happened, but only
that it did happen.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/17/2015 7:23 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
Hello Gary,
Yes, I did hear many of you not having any
rusting, real mysteries indeed!!
In my case, I live in a high rise apartment
about 150m above sea level, 2 km away from the
Victoria Harbour. My shack is overlooking the
Victoria Harbour.
Summer time is about 33-34c with humidity often
over 90%. The standard screws from Elecraft
become rusting after 6 months so that I ordered
the USD19.95 stainless steel screws set. On
the contrary, all screws in my Icom radios do
not show any rusting even after 10 years.
Now that Elecraft does listen to the customers,
stainless steel screws are a standard (not
option) to K3S. I think it is fair because no
one would expect an over USD2000 radio does not
come with stainless steel screws as standard.
I also do not believe it is Elecraft's idea to
squeeze another USD19.95 for stainless steel
screw set from the customers.
Again, it is a good move for Elecraft, responds
to customer's suggestion.
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